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Compare train for Manchester to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $78 (€65) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:13 AM2h32Manchester11:45 AMPeterborough$341One-way0 transfers
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- 9:13 AM2h32Manchester11:45 AMPeterborough$341One-way0 transfers
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- 9:13 AM2h32Manchester11:45 AMPeterborough$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:52 AM3h49Manchester5:41 AMPeterborough$541One-way0 transfers- 6:33 AM2h33Manchester9:06 AMPeterborough$551One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM2h36Manchester9:06 AMPeterborough$561One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Peterborough
Travel to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Peterborough.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Peterborough as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Peterborough by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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